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Assistance to Hong Kong
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Assistance to Hong Kong also is provided on an ad hoc
basis, with varying degrees of co-operation. Whereas the Evidence Ordinance enables Hong Kong to seek evidence from
abroad, and admit it in legal proceedings in Hong Kong, the provision of the evidence by foreign jurisdictions is dependent upon their own legislation and the willingness of
their authorities to assist.
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There is usually great difficulty in obtaining
assistance where it requires the exercise of statutory powers
in the foreign jurisdiction.
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Areas which require the exercise
of statutory powers include
a) obtaining evidence;
b)
transfer of persons in custody to give
expont:
evidence;
c)
search and seizure; and
a)
tracing, seizure and forfeiture of the
proceeds of criminal activity.
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Expansion of assistance into these areas would undoubtedly
benefit the administration of justice in Hong Kong.
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